Dønna: population and statistics
Dønna has a population of 1,445 (2026) across 186.0 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 306 of 357 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,445 residents
- 186.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 67 m
Key points
Among the 41 municipalities in Nordland - Nordlánnda, Dønna ranks No. 28 by population.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.5 per 1,000 inh. in Dønna, compared with an average of 10.8 per 1,000 inh. in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 13.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: 60.7% in Dønna, compared with an average of 67.7% in Nordland - Nordlánnda and 68.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 34.4% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 874 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nordland - Nordlánnda for “Share of dwellings built before 1946”.
- “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,050 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alstahaug (7,489 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,496 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Dønna in numbers
All indicators for Dønna
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Dønna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | −1.4 per 1,000 inh. | 0.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 276 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | ranked 51 of 351 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 18 (2026) | 16.9% | 18.4% | 18.7% | ranked 273 of 351 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dønna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (occupied and unoccupied) (2026) | 1,041 | 132,814 | 2,760,619 | ranked 294 of 357 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.2% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ranked 41 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2026) | 15.8% | 19.9% | 21.8% | ranked 249 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached, semi-detached and terraced houses (2026) | 95.2% | 81.1% | 89.9% | ranked 39 of 351 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 0.8% | 12.9% | 4.4% | ranked 295 of 351 | |
| Cabins and holiday homes per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 238.8 per 1,000 inh. | 119.6 per 1,000 inh. | 153.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 116 of 351 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dønna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2026) | 265 | 27,283 | 656,492 | ranked 302 of 357 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 183.4 per 1,000 inh. | 112.1 per 1,000 inh. | 129.8 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 71 of 351 | |
| Median income before tax (gross income) (2024) | 461,000 NOK | – | 500,900 NOK | ranked 311 of 351 | |
| Active businesses in the Central Coordinating Register (2026) | 286 per 1,000 inh. | 33,457 per 1,000 inh. | 915,761 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 313 of 357 | |
| Active businesses in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 197.9 per 1,000 inh. | 137.5 per 1,000 inh. | 167.1 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 105 of 351 | |
| Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.5 per 1,000 inh. | 10.8 per 1,000 inh. | 11.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 348 of 351 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dønna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 60.7% | 67.7% | 67.5% | ranked 336 of 351 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of the population aged 15–74 (2025) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | ranked 268 of 351 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dønna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars in own-account transport per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 552 per 1,000 inh. | 565 per 1,000 inh. | 591 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 261 of 351 | |
| Share of electric cars among passenger cars in own-account transport (2025) | 13.0% | 21.5% | 19.7% | ranked 285 of 351 |
Society
| Indicator | Dønna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population with immigrant background (2025) | 15.9% | 14.0% | 15.2% | ranked 160 of 351 |
Health
| Indicator | Dønna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (average of women and men) (2025) | 82.6 years | 82.6 | 82.8 | ranked 221 of 351 |
Education
| Indicator | Dønna | Nordland - Nordlánnda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with university or university college education (2025) | 26.7% | 30.9% | 27.5% | ranked 203 of 351 |
Population of Dønna over time
Dønna had 1,402 residents in 2016 and 1,445 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,371 |
| 2022 | 1,369 |
| 2023 | 1,391 |
| 2024 | 1,427 |
| 2025 | 1,447 |
| 2026 | 1,445 |
Where is Dønna?
Business sectors: Dønna
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34.4% ×3.3
- Real estate10.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade7.6% ×0.7
- Construction5.7% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×1.6
- Transport and storage4.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Dønna
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dønna?
Dønna has 1,445 residents (2026), ranking 306 of 357 municipalities.
How big is Dønna?
Dønna covers 186.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Dønna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dønna went from 1,402 to 1,445, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Dønna?
Dønna is in Nordland - Nordlánnda. Latitude 66.083, longitude 12.517.
Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dønna?
In Dønna, “Businesses registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.5 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 348 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 11.9 per 1,000 inh..
Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74: what is the figure for Dønna?
In Dønna, “Employed persons as a percentage of the population aged 15–74” stands at 60.7% (2025), ranking 336 of 351 municipalities; the national median is 67.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dønna?
In Dønna, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 874 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dønna?
The nearest to Dønna are Alstahaug (14 km), Herøy (Nordland) (15 km), Leirfjord (28 km), Nesna (30 km), Lurøy (42 km).